Charlie Hunnam Is Out of Fifty Shades of Grey

Well, this is fifty shades of f—-ed up…Charlie Hunnam has pulled out of his role as Christian Grey in the film adaptation of E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey. Was the backlash from fans too hot for him to handle? As you’ll recall, devoted readers of the series were upset that C was cast because he wasn’t at all what they fantasized about when flipping through the pages of erotic novel. They even started a petition to get Charlie out of the role. Turns out, if you fight something hard enough, you’ll get your way…

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“The filmmakers of Fifty Shades of Grey and Charlie Hunnam have agreed to find another male lead given Hunnam’s immersive TV schedule which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare for the role of Christian Grey,” Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced Saturday in a joint statement.

Looks like it’s back to the drawing board for who will play this sexy lead role. Will it be a fan favorite like Robert Pattinson or Matt Bomer? Or do you have another man in mind to take on this tough crowd? Tell me in a comment below! XOXO

Ed Westwick or Ian Somerhalder for sure…. Either of them would be amazing!!!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:18 pm

TaniaSaid:

Matt Bomer would be more than perfect <3

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm

MelanieSaid:

Matt Bomer would be PERFECT!!!!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:25 pm

VanessaSaid:

Ian Somerhalder or Matt Bomer

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:26 pm

SueSaid:

My first choice is Ian (all the way). Why was Zac Efron never in the running?

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:28 pm

melissaSaid:

matt bomer is gay he’s gorgeous but i don’t think is a good idea because us people like to fall for this characters. Ryan gosling , Zac Efron , Chace Crawford, Hayden Christensen are crear for Christian

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:39 pm

ceciSaid:

Benedict Cumberbatch all the way!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:42 pm

KSaid:

Alexander Skarsgard, please!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:46 pm

ReneeSaid:

Ryan Gosling

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:52 pm

EllenSaid:

Ian Somerholder all the way

Post on October 14, 2013 at 1:58 pm

SSaid:

OH THANK GOD, I love Charlie and he’s waaaay to good for that movie.

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:01 pm

kaylynSaid:

did anyone read the book?? all these guys with dark hair and dark eyes as suggestions why do u think she chose C HELLO!!! hes light haired an light eyed just like edward from twilight which is what this is based off of she wants someone with light features that but off a bad boy persona hence Ian and Matt arent gonna get it anyway plus read the news people they turned it down. so Alexander Skasgard could get it DUH!! trueblood has ended so hes got plenty of time woot wooot!!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:05 pm

MariaSaid:

Ian Somerhalder would be soooo perfect for the role! The look in his eyes is so sexy!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:07 pm

MelSaid:

No one should play Christian .. 50 shades of Grey is a “good” novel but it will be an awful movie. Plus the actors who will play in it will ruin their careers.

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:14 pm

Kathlyn DizonSaid:

my ideal Christian Grey is Ryan Gosling!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:18 pm

SamanthaSaid:

Logan Lerman are you joking the kids like 14

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm

Amanda BrunetSaid:

Ian Somerhalder is the ONLY man I can picture as THE Christian Grey!!!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:40 pm

CSaid:

Why hasn’t anyone thought of Henry Cavill?

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:43 pm

CSaid:

Why has nobody considered Henry Cavill?

Post on October 14, 2013 at 2:56 pm

JAYSaid:

MATT BOMER HAS TURNED DOWN THE ROLE!! The PERFECT Christian Grey is going to be Ian Somerhalder he has been TRYING to get this role since the beginning! Alexander Skargard is also YUMMY so I will put him as my #2 pick but to all of you crazies out there who actually thought Charlie was a good fit… Please re-read the books and go masturbate to SOA k thanks

Post on October 14, 2013 at 3:04 pm

NadyaSaid:

Chris Hemsworth as Chris Grey <3

Post on October 14, 2013 at 3:07 pm

sasya sugardoSaid:

Ian Somerhalder, pleaseeeee

Post on October 14, 2013 at 3:08 pm

Cindy VSaid:

IAN IAN IAN IAN

Post on October 14, 2013 at 3:16 pm

Ann-KristinSaid:

CHANNING TATUM !!!!!!!!!

Seriously girls, he is the REAL MR GREY!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 3:46 pm

Danni AdamsSaid:

Omg IAN SOMERHALDER IS PERFECT FOR THIS ROLE! She would be pretty stupid to not listen to her fans!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 4:24 pm

swiftySaid:

chace crawford!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 4:51 pm

LillianaSaid:

Chace Crawford or Zac Efron please.

Post on October 14, 2013 at 5:03 pm

Ashley Bieber CrawfordSaid:

ALEX PETTYFER or CHACE CRAWFORD

Post on October 14, 2013 at 5:06 pm

SamanthaSaid:

Colin Egglesfield!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 5:42 pm

alexlouisearrSaid:

ian somerhalder or zac efron please !!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 6:17 pm

ManuSaid:

Channing Tatum or Chris Hemsworth the perfect one

Post on October 14, 2013 at 6:34 pm

TinaSaid:

IAN SOMERHALDER would be perfect for the role!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 7:18 pm

AbigailSaid:

Ian Somerhalder would be great for the role!
Mr. Smolderholder

Post on October 14, 2013 at 7:20 pm

FeliciaSaid:

IAN SOMERHALDER

Post on October 14, 2013 at 8:29 pm

PaulaSaid:

Ian Somerhalder or Matt Bomer!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 8:48 pm

Ami Benyamin LaniSaid:

definately Matt Bomer !!!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm

ManuSaid:

IAN SOMERHALDER PLEASE! I just think he’s so hot and fits exactly in the character. The producers and directors should have him in count!

Matt Bomer is gay in real life (nothing against gay people i have many close friends that are) but if we are talking about the glorious Christian Grey, shouldnt we prefer someone we can fantasize about even after leaving the theatres?
Colin Egglesfield is perfect, cause he hasnt had a huge rol, like we’ll aslways see Ian as Damon for example, so Colin is fresh and clear to be Christian, pluss hes hot as hell

Post on October 14, 2013 at 9:15 pm

MariaSaid:

There’s no doubt… Ian Somerhalder! !

Post on October 14, 2013 at 9:20 pm

AvalonSaid:

I have a list for both Christian and Ethan grey.
for Christian Id like to see him be played by, Eric Winter, Matt Bomer, Ian Somerholder, Colin Egglesfield, Chace Crawford, Ryan Gosling, or Liam Hemsworth. For Ethan id like to see Kellan Lutz, Zac Efron, Chris Evans, Paul Wesley, Alex Petyfer, Chris Hemsworth. ANY OF THESE ACTORS WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THE ROLE IN MY OPINION.

Post on October 14, 2013 at 9:32 pm

MaritaSaid:

ALEX PETTYFER!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 9:37 pm

ASaid:

Matt Bomer!!!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 10:03 pm

JSaid:

Chace Crawford!! ♥

Post on October 14, 2013 at 10:07 pm

KristinaSaid:

Ian!!!..!!Only

Post on October 14, 2013 at 10:25 pm

nanajannahSaid:

Ryan Reynolds!

Post on October 14, 2013 at 11:28 pm

JSaid:

HENRY CAVILL. PLEASE.

Post on October 15, 2013 at 12:56 am

wendySaid:

i was picturing ian somerhalder the whole time when i was reading the novel, but i think he’s kinda small(he’s fine but i think christian is someone who’s much taller etc)? but whoever’s cast as christian grey im still gonna watch it.

Post on October 15, 2013 at 2:40 am

RoseySaid:

Ian Somerhalder will play this part to a Tee !!!! (: gorgeous man he is lol

Post on October 15, 2013 at 4:24 am

NinaSaid:

Matt Bomer has to play the role of Christian Grey. Although I wouldn’t mind if it was played by Ian Somerhalder.

Post on October 15, 2013 at 8:43 am

dontcareSaid:

Matt Bommer is perfect for the role, why doesnt the writer see that? fuccker

Post on October 15, 2013 at 10:50 am

vickySaid:

Alexander Skarsgard <3
only

Post on October 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm

ApoorvaSaid:

IAN is perfect, though CHACE CRAWFORD too would make a dreamy Christian. Matt Bomer could’ve been perfect too had he not been gay, with no offences to him and his fans, it’s just that we would like the feeling of fantasizing about Christian Grey to remain longer with us, and he being gay overrules that, sadly.

Post on October 15, 2013 at 4:41 pm

RachelSaid:

Personally I think Charlie was perfect for the role. I’m not a fan of the book, and he was really the only reason I probably would have seen it. I’m happy the choice was his own welfare. No point overexerting yourself! I’m over the moon R.P DIDNT get chosen, I just don’t get the obsession. I’m not too keen on the new guy but each to their own….I might watch the movie on $1 Tuesdays or something

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